Botany Dictionary

  • Macrosporophyll

    Macrosporophyll

    A type of leaf that bears macrosporangia, typically found in plants that produce large spores.

  • Macula

    Macula

    A small, often colored spot or marking on a plant part, such as a leaf or flower petal.

  • Macular

    Macular

    Describing a pattern or surface marked with small, spot-like features or spots.

  • Maculation

    Maculation

    The presence of spots or marks, often used to describe the surface appearance of leaves, flowers, or fruits.

  • Magnesium

    Magnesium

    A chemical element (Mg) that is essential for plant growth, especially in the formation of chlorophyll.

  • Magnolild

    Magnolild

    A misspelling or variation of ‘Magnoliid,’ a class of dicotyledonous plants that includes magnolias and related species.

  • Malathion

    Malathion

    An organophosphate insecticide used to control a variety of pests in agriculture and horticulture.

  • Malaysia

    Malaysia

    A country in Southeast Asia, home to a wide variety of plant species, many of which are important in tropical…

  • Male

    Male

    Referring to the sex of an organism that produces small, typically motile gametes (sperm) in sexually reproducing species.

  • Locule, loculus

    Locule, loculus

    Synonym for locule; a small cavity or compartment, typically within a fruit or ovary.